You have to create an account someplace if you buy even a single eBook. If you buy with DRM, you have to have a registered account with either Adobe or Amazon depending on what you are buying. ePub with DRM needs two accounts. One at the store and one at Adobe for use with ADE. eBooks from Amazon need an account as Amazon.
You don't need an Adobe account if you buy ePub without DRM such as from Tor or Star Trek eBooks.
So chances are that you will have to register somewhere and give your data. I cannot see anyone just reading public domain eBooks that are free and do not require an account. Even with Overdrive you might need two accounts. One with Overdrive and Adobe or Amazon (if in the US).
Is there anyone reading this thread who does not have an account with some company for buying eBooks?
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